Brian Kavanagh PhD

“This has been, to my knowledge, at least one of the biggest waves of censorship we are seeing” as #queer content among others removed from Meta/Facebook.

Correcting the record: Gaetan Dugas, stigma, and the Patient Zero narrative - AIDS Foundation of Chicago We all recall the first case of COVID-19 reported in the US in late January 2020, and the first waves of lockdowns beginning in mid-March of that year; the pandemic’s […]

The book did unfortunately popularize the “Patient Zero” idea, linking disease emergence to “superspreaders”.

Modern science has disproven it, but the idea that diseases can be pinned on devious outsiders emerges with every new disease. We saw this with Asians in both SARS and COVID.

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Confident woman wearing a red ribbon pin, symbolizing HIV awareness. Text reads: "It's more than a ribbon. It's remembering everyone lost to HIV. Donate now." World AIDS Day - 1 December.

Woman wearing a red ribbon, symbolising HIV awareness, with text: "It's more than a ribbon. It's a stand against HIV stigma. Donate now." World AIDS Day, 1 December.

Smiling man wearing a red ribbon; text reads: "It's more than a ribbon. It's a promise to support people living with HIV. Donate now. World AIDS Day - 1 December." Terrence Higgins Trust logo in corner.

Smiling person wearing a red ribbon. Text highlights a pledge to end new HIV cases by 2030 and encourages donations. World AIDS Day, 1 December.

For our community, it’s more than a ribbon.

It’s remembering everyone lost to HIV. It’s a promise to support people living with HIV. It’s a pledge to end new cases of HIV by 2030. It’s a stand against HIV stigma.

Donate now.
tht.org.uk/ribbon

C of E needs a clear national policy on HIV As World AIDS Day approaches, Philip Baldwin calls for a new study to be commissioned that challenges stigma

“Then, as now, there remains a moral panic about HIV in some faith communities, which potentially triggers speculation that HIV may have been acquired through pre-marital, extramarital, or queer sex.”

Read my article for Church Times!

#WorldAIDSDay

www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Over half of HIV diagnoses in Europe come too late for effective treatment, international health agencies warn in a new report.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/J8hK

‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE. For shame, Mr Johnson and the team you pretended to lead. Preventable deaths on your hands. They will not return to us. You live on, rich and vainglorious.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

MOURN THE DEAD, FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR THE LIVING TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE THIS IS WHY WE'RE SO FUCKING ANGRY

Today is Trans Day Of Remembrance

#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames

*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *

Veteran FBI employee sues bureau after being fired over displaying a pride flag | CNN Politics A veteran FBI employee training to become a special agent was fired last month for displaying at his workspace an LGBTQ+ flag, which had previously flown outside a field office, according to a lawsuit...

A veteran FBI employee training to become a special agent was fired last month for displaying at his workspace an LGBTQ+ flag, which had previously flown outside a field office, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.

a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed in a suit and tie . ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed in a suit and tie .

● Andrew Windsor remains 8th in the line of succession.

●King Charles III will privately fund his new living arrangements despite Andrew being very rich indeed

● Actually we don't know how wealthy Andrew is because his mother's will is sealed for 90+ years

● Sleep well serfs.

● Know your place.

King to attend first official LGBT event after veterans' campaign A memorial is unveiled dedicated to gay military personnel and to those who served during the armed forces gay ban.

King Charles to attend first official #LGBT event after veterans' campaign. A great step forward and long due recognition.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Who was behind the 'Spoil The Vote' campaign? A network of businesspeople and online commentators campaigned for voters to spoil their ballots as a form of protest. Here's who they are — and how they became part of the movement

What annoys me about the number of spoiled votes was how much these people took their vote for granted. Many Irish people abroad want to engage in the country's future, even at a symbolic level, but are denied the opportunity. #IrishPolitics #Aras2025
#SpéirGhorm

www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

After forcing gender surgery for decades, Iran now touts its expertise to pursue medical tourism goal Being gay is still punishable by death in Iran, but the theocratic nation hopes transgender people flock there for cheap procedures.

Iran performs more gender surgeries than any country on earth, but many aren’t by choice.

Gay people are forced into surgery to escape persecution⛓️

Now the regime wants to sell its “expertise” as medical tourism

https://www.advocate.com/news/iran-promotes-transgender-surgery

The latest side effect of the #COVID-19 vaccines..."could revolutionise the entire field of oncologic care”. I guess someone should break the news to RFK Jr. #MedSky

The latest side effect of the #COVID-19 vaccines..."could revolutionise the entire field of oncologic care”. I guess someone should break the news to RFK Jr. #MedSky

Three cases of severe mpox reported in California, health officials say Unrelated cases mark first time clade I of disease formerly known as monkeypox has spread within US, officials say

Three cases of clade Ib mpox not related to travel have been reported in LA. This raises concerns for probable local transmission. Vaccines are available and work to reduce disease severity or prevent infection. If you are eligible to get vaccinated do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

First injection to stop HIV approved The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

First injection to stop #HIV approved #medsky #HIVsky #STIsky

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

LGBTIQ equality strategy 2026 - 2030 EU actions combating discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people in EU countries.

At a time when LGBTIQ+ rights are under severe threat,
@amnesty.org welcomes @ec.europa.eu's new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy and its renewed commitment to protect and promote LGBTIQ+ rights across Europe.
commission.europa.eu/strategy-and...

I'm still wondering how these will go down in parts of Northern Ireland #BritCard

Mandatory ID cards are a terrible, terrible idea
iandunt.substack.com/p/id-cards-a...

I'm not sure many Brits understand this. Whenever I'm interviewed by international companies or agencies now, I always mention my passport and what it means. The reaction is overwhelmingly positive. Prior to Brexit, this was never something I would have considered raising.

Cheap supplies of HIV-prevention jab for poorer countries hailed as ‘genuine chance to end’ global epidemic Lenacapavir described as ‘next best thing’ to an HIV vaccine will cost $40 a year for each patient in 120 countries from 2027, funders say

Cheap supplies of #HIV prevention jab for poorer countries hailed as 'genuine chance to end' global epidemic. #HIVsky #MedSky

Raewyn’s groundbreaking work changed how we think about men. Its origins were deeply personal Raewyn Connell has a global reputation and is speaking at an event marking one of the PM’s intellectual influences.

Raewyne Connell, retired Australian sociology professor, revered internationally for her important contributions. Well worth reading
www.smh.com.au/national/rae...

Ireland won't contest Eurovision if Israel takes part RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead".

Small gesture, but one that reflects the widespread support for #Palestine among the Irish. #Eurovision #Eurovision2026 #Ireland 🇮🇪

www.rte.ie/entertainmen...

The Pretender: How Britain’s Conor McGregor Courts MAGA to Bypass Irish Democracy When a convicted rapist with British sensibilities thinks he can buy his way to the Áras, it’s time to remind him, and his online…

"McGregor’s presidential ambitions might seem like a celebrity vanity project, but they represent something more dangerous: the Americanization of Irish politics through far-right influencer networks."

forlouth.medium.com/the-pretende...

Why Ireland’s mild temperatures won’t protect it from the climate crisis Its position on the edge of the Atlantic makes it vulnerable, and the storms are getting stronger.

Its position on the edge of the Atlantic makes it vulnerable, and the storms are getting stronger.

In ancient Greece, sex workers wore unique sandals that left a “follow me” imprint in the dirt as a way to promote their services.

Greece: Disturbing statements from migration minister
Thanos Plevris indicating that NGOs challenging govt migration policy before courts will be subject to audit.

The seemingly punitive measures would amount to an assault on freedom of association & have a chilling effect on civil society 🧵

Asylum seekers are being targeted – and so are those who help them. It’s a disturbing new reality | Enver Solomon Far-right influencers are menacing charities and individuals to further isolate the people we work with. Ensuring safety is now part of the job, says Enver Solomon of the Refugee Council

Asylum seekers are being targeted – and so are those who help them. It’s a disturbing new reality | Enver Solomon

#HIV #HIVIreland #HIVstigma